Assistant Professor - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Grand Valley State University • Allendale, MI • 30min ago

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus) Full Time R105211

The Grand Valley State University Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in materials and/or manufacturing engineering with an anticipated start date of August 6, 2027. The open position is for an Assistant Professor, subject to funding approval.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $90,000, commensurate with experience.

https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/tenure-track-faculty-benefits-467.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

The ideal candidate will bring teaching and research experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, preferably including some of the following:

Additive manufacturing

Integrating artificial intelligence into production

Advanced Material Processing

Robotics and Automation

The candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.

Candidates must have a PhD in materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a directly related field or be completing their PhD dissertation in one of those fields at an accredited university prior to starting at GVSU. The new hire will be expected to focus on teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to an environment of inclusive excellence.

The BSE program at GVSU includes mandatory co-op education experiences and extensive experiential learning components, including industry-sponsored senior projects. The MSE program emphasizes professional practice as well as applied research. Partly sponsored by local industry, these programs yield job-ready as well as graduate-school-ready engineering graduates in support of the diversified regional industries.

The engineering program values interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships both within and outside the University. The extensive industry ties of the Padnos College of Engineering provide unique opportunities for industry collaboration and applied research.

Required Qualifications and Education:

PhD in manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering. (Completed by August 2027.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory and project-based teaching.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

Undergraduate and graduate teaching experience

Grant writing abilities

Industry experience

Industry ties

Project management skills

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

How to Apply: Please attach the following documentation:

(1) Resume/CV

(2) Cover Letter that addresses the candidates scientific background, strengths, and teaching experience

(3) Statement of Teaching and Mentoring Philosophy (2 Pages Maximum)

(4) Teaching Interests (List of courses by subject)

(5) Contact Information for at least three references.

If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Dr. Chris Pung (pungc@gvsu.edu). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: For full consideration, please apply by December 14, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed ar

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